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Overview

Described by author James A. Michener as the ‘most beautiful west of the Mississippi until you get to Stanford’, Texas Tech University (TTU) is home to a major university, law school and medical school.

Located in Lubbock on the South Plains of West Texas, its award-winning Spanish Renaissance style campus includes a spectacular leisure pool.

With over 460 vibrant student organizations encompassing South America, Europe, Africa and Asia, TTU was named as a Diversity Champion in 2018 for promoting inclusivity.

Innovative research centers and initiatives such as The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders and the launch of TTU Costa Rica in 2018, encourage global perspectives.

Students can perform in the spectacular Worldwide Showcase, the annual talent show celebrating cultural awareness and join the International Student Advisory Board to help shape TTU's world vision.

The Wall Street Journal ranks TTU’s graduates in the U.S. Top 25 as sought after by employers, with some of the most financially successful alumni as tallied by the Alumni Factor's College Guidebook.

The 90-year-old Alumni Association has 30,000 proud members and more than 70 groups in Texas, the U.S. and globally. The association gives USD 215,000 in funding to 186 students for achieving academic excellence and overseeing the Alumni Trust which distributes an additional USD 400,000 in scholarships.

Average tuition fees per year

US$16,020

Costs per year

Living costs

US$11,956

Campus accommodation

US$6,078

What’s new

Graduate education is the centrepiece of American higher education and is highly respected worldwide. It has major impacts on society and drives innovation in all fields of endeavour, from the arts and humanities to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Graduate School is responsible for all graduate certificate, master’s, and doctoral programs at Texas Tech University.

Graduate education is also a central component of the U.S. workforce development strategy as graduate degree holders bring increased value to the workforce and to society through their specialized knowledge and problem-solving ability. The contributions of graduate education on research and innovation as well as on workforce development help fuel the economy, create jobs, and improve the quality of life as well as the cultural and social fabric of society.

Points of Pride

Texas Tech University is designated as a Carnegie Tier One university (only 115 Tier One universities in the U.S.)

Ranked among the top 3% of universities in the world

Ranked among the best universities in the U.S. in STEM education

Ranked among the top 100 in the country for its engineering and business graduate programs

Placed in the Top 50 Best Value Graduate Schools

Graduate enrolment is increasing despite the national trend of decreased enrolment; full-time enrolment ranks in the top 10% in the nation

Enrolment in the Graduate School represents less than 20% of the entire student body but generates more than half of the state-allocated funding

Texas Tech ranked in the top 14% nationally of doctorates awarded

Comprehensive professional and career development program that compliments disciplinary training to assure that graduates have the skills they need to enter and succeed in the workforce

Top 25 of U.S. Institutions producing graduates most sought after by government and corporate employers

Graduate Certificate Program: Provides continued professional development opportunities on and off-site

Teaching quality

Texas Tech University creates an ideal environment of engagement, inclusion, creativity, and original thinking. The faculty members value every student’s goals, interests and ambitions and provide the skills and knowledge needed for successful entry into different arenas in government and private sectors. Since 1927, TTU has been training students to acquire the courage and independence needed for the competitive edge.

The Learning Center in TTU provides students with different facilities and resources to achieve academic success. This includes:

Peer tutoring in different subjects.

Individual academic coaching and support.

Time management skills.

Online coaching.

Tips on setting goals, preparation and learning.

Support Operations for Academic Retention (SOAR) at TTU provides opportunities for students to complement classroom and lab instructions. It helps students establish collaborative relationships with the faculty, learn skills and discover learning opportunities that would prove useful throughout their lives.

Department structure

There are twelve colleges and schools that make up TTU, offering more than 120 graduate degrees, 66 doctoral degrees, and 67 graduate certificates.

College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources: Offers courses in different disciplines like food production, agriculture, and environment.

College of Architecture: Provides knowledge and research in practical aspects of various fields of architecture, construction, and design.

College of Arts & Sciences: With a variety of courses and programmes, students receive world-class education and the encouragement to bring their theories and ideas to life.

Jerry S. Rawls College of Business Administration: Offers different programs to help students gain entry into top business organizations after completion.

College of Education: Provides innovative programs that implant skills needed for students to become outstanding educators of the future.

Honors College: Students enjoy the advantage of a vibrant and stimulating environment for studying any major with access to the resources for research.

College of Human Sciences: Offers courses that help understand and identify solutions for the betterment of lives.

College of Media and Communication: Offers degrees in journalism, advertising, public relations and other programs in media and communication strategies.

J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts: Includes a school of art, school of theatre & dance, school of music and offers a doctoral program in fine arts.

Graduate School: Offers master’s and doctoral programs in many specializations.

School of Law: Offers one main clinical program as well as other specialised law programs.

Entry requirements

In order to study at Texas Tech University, international students must provide proof of English proficiency before their applications can be considered for admission.

Applicants may submit one of the following English proficiency measures with the required minimum scores:

IELTS: 6.5

TOEFL IBT: 79

PTE Academic: 60

Cambridge CPE: C

Cambridge CAE: B

Completion of ELS Level 112

International students can apply as freshmen upon satisfying these two conditions:

The student is NOT a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

The student has earned equivalent of 12 hours of credit at college level after graduating from high school.

Applying to a postgraduate course

International students who already have a bachelor’s degree can apply for postgraduate and doctoral degrees in their respective fields by applying through the Office of Graduate Admissions. Relevant application information for postgraduate courses and registration details are available upon filling in the inquiry form.

Scholarships & funding

Postgraduate students will find a variety of financial aid options through Texas Tech University. Adequate financial support is also critical for students to complete their degree. Students can contact their respective departments or faculty for department-specific grants, assistantships and information about external funding.

Fellowships

250 fellowship awards ranging from USD 500 – USD 300,000 are available to new and continuing students, both full-time and part-time on a competitive basis.

Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship awards enable doctoral students near the end of their programs to focus exclusively on their dissertation research to facilitate degree completion.

The Graduate School assists students developing and submitting fellowship applications to external sponsors.

Graduate Student Research Support Program

The Graduate Student Research Support Program, offered in collaboration with The CH Foundation, the Graduate Student Advisory Council, and Parent and Family Relations, provides up to USD 40,000 to assist students with research-related expenses.

Facilities

Considered to be among the most beautiful university campuses in the USA, TTU is equipped with all the facilities and amenities needed to make studying and research easy for students. Apart from the university library, some departments have their own libraries and computer facilities for easy reference.

The campus also has:

Its own police department

International cultural center

Museum

Planetarium

Sports fields

Aquatic facilities

Golf course

Residence halls to suit different needs (including 15 traditional halls and five types of suites/apartments)

Counselling center

Dedicated spaces for individual and group study preparations.

Student wellness center

There are also many other department-specific amenities and buildings. TTU’s facilities are aimed at encouraging holistic growth of students with equal attention to academics and leisure.

The university also has an active students’ union with a building containing student-friendly facilities like 12 dining choices, 27 meeting rooms and spaces, games area, several theatres, bookstore and a coffee shop.

The CitiBus also provides on and off-campus transportation for free to the students in Lubbock region, which students can use by showing the TTU identity card.